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Tuesday, April 17, 2007

The Inimitable Design of Old-Fashioned Chinese Clothes

Fashion is an incomparable way to create a powerful earmark between nations, carrying the impressive ability of defining what is authentic to one place that can not be found in another. Chinese look has always exuded a stunning difference in styles and designs from other countries -- a variation that was well-defined in every dynasty, every century, every decade that passed.

The most eminent part of Chinese history that is connected to the way their people wear their clothes can be traced back during the 618AD up to 906AD, also principally known as the Tang Dynasty. By this time, full dresses were the 'in' thing of the moment, symbolizing how well the Chinese manage their stature and their responsibilities in the society no matter which set they belong to. They also play well with colors, being very precise in using them more than the clothes' designs themselves, which was meant to further (describe|ascertain|determine|represent) the way their mind works. Their morning gear usually consists of black and yellow, representing heaven and earth respectively, which according to their own views is how the world should be pronounced, especially in the way they carry themselves. Such combination of colors in their apparel that is agreeable with nature is a very old-fashioned Chinese belief that is geared towards creating a harmonious relationship that should be established between the people and Mother Nature.

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